Phil Crane was also influential in advancing the Trade Act of 2002. which authorized the negotiation of the U.S.-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). as well as the U.S. free trade agreements now in effect with Colombia. Peru. Singapore and South Korea. The final negotiation and implementation of these landmark agreements after his departure from the House stand as a lasting testament to the path that Phil Crane forged for U.S. trade relations in the world. A champion of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. and its predecessor the U.S. Customs Service. Phil Crane understood not only the agencys law enforcement and security mandate. but also the important role the agency plays in supporting our economy through trade facilitation.
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